Your landlord might agree to improvements you want to make if you agree to put things back the way they were when you leave.

It's usually your responsibility to pay for any improvements you make.

If you don't have a long-term tenancy agreement you might not benefit much from any improvements you make. It can be worthwhile if you have a more secure type of private tenancy such as an assured tenancy or pre-1989 regulated tenancy.

Energy saving improvements

You might qualify for energy saving home improvements and be able get help with fuel bills.

Improvements if you have a disability

Your landlord should make reasonable adjustments to make sure you're not put at a serious disadvantage because of a disability. What's reasonable depends on each individual situation. Landlords are not allowed to treat disabled tenants less favourably than others.

You have to ask your landlord to make reasonable changes for you. For example, you could ask to add a ramp over a small front doorstep.

If you want to make some improvements to your rented home because of a disability, you'll usually have to pay for them. You may be able to apply for a disabled facilities grant. You must also ask for your landlord's permission first before you make improvements but your landlord can't unreasonably refuse.